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[GUIDE] Install Full Android Market on Kindle Fire (Compilation Master Thread)

Ok, there are several threads alluding to installing the Android Market on your Kindle Fire, and this Guide will bring them all together for the EASIEST and MOST Successful process. Credit given to authors or other guides.
Android Market on Kindle Fire
Itching for a broader expanse of app selection on your rooted Kindle Fire? It is possible to install the Android Market, furthering your journey on the path of turning the Fire into a full fledged Android Tablet. Follow the tutorial.
Warning: NOT for the faint of heart.
As with any modification to system files, there is a chance you could cause damage to your device. Use at your own risk.
Prerequisites
Root your Kindle Fire
Download the following apks
GoogleServicesFramework.apk
Vending.apk (Latest Version 3.3.11)
See HERE for .apk downloads (complete GApps zip file)
Root Explorer App (or similar that lets you change ro/rw permissions)
Side Loading Apps activated on Kindle Fire
On the Kindle Fire Settings screen, go to “Device” and turn On “Allow Installation of Application From Unknown Sources”
Instructions
1. Transfer the .apk files to your Kindle Fire via PC / Mac (remember where you put them)
2. Open Root Explorer App, and navigate to the transferred .apk files
3. Select the GoogleServiceFramework.apk and install
4. When complete, click "Done" and return to the file location for Vending.apk
5. Long-press Vending.apk and select the "Move" option on pop-up menu
Navigate to /system/app folder
6. Change mount option from RO to RW (read-only to read-write)
Paste Vending.apk into the /system/app folder
7. Long-press Vending.apk and select "Permissions" from pop-up menu
Change permissions to match all other apps in this folder (rw-r--r--)
8. Install Vending.apk
9. Reboot your Kindle Fire
Once reboot is complete, select Market App and log-in as usual.
Enjoy!
You will most likely notice some familiar apps missing from the market, as this device is lacking certain hardware specifications. However, once custom ROMs start appearing for the Kindle Fire, it is a safe bet it will no longer be the case.
Also, the Market App will not show up in the default Amazon Launcher.
You will need to install an alternate launcher (ie Go Launcher EX, ADW).
Find instructions HERE.
For another option than installing an alternate option, check out this work around also!
Credits
JolleyBoy
mashi
And myself of course.
**Keep in mind, I'm NOT trying to step on toes in posting this guide...just creating a place for users to go and not have to sift through endless posts.**

Thank you! This works!
One thing I would add to your instructions before 8. Reboot is to install Market.

After installing the Android Market, will it still work if I unroot the Kindle Fire?

Jackalx said:
After installing the Android Market, will it still work if I unroot the Kindle Fire?
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I imagine so, however I haven't tested it. Worst case scenario, you un-root...it doesn't work, then root again.
Let me know how it works out!

I hate to seem dumb, but where is Vending.apk? It's not in the gapps RAR file.

Every time I try to install the googleservicesframework.apk I get "Application Not Installed" any ideas?

Jackalx said:
After installing the Android Market, will it still work if I unroot the Kindle Fire?
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Yes.
I rooted, installed Market and Calendar, then unrooted so I could use the video streaming. Market still works.

New market apk from tonight that includes google music store attached - can confirm it working following the same directions, at least for me.

ok having a problem, root explorer wont mount /system/app as R/W so I cant copy the vending.apk. any suggestions?

I don't think vending.apk is necessary. I didn't copy that over, and everything worked fine.
When I did copy it over, stuff started bugging out (instant video lagging (after unrooting), access to Amazon app store denied), so went back to deleting that file.

Are we not able to purchase apps through the google market once it installed?
I can download free stuff, but when I try to get a commercial app, it shows an error about not being able to purchase

I ran into this with movies in the market - but i can buy apps just fine - just tested.

DoubleByte said:
I hate to seem dumb, but where is Vending.apk? It's not in the gapps RAR file.
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I got it out of the cyanogenmod 7 google apps zip. From this page :
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Latest_Version/Google_Apps
Sent from my Kindle Fire using Tapatalk

I'm having the issue moving the vender.apk - root explorer won't let me mount as r/w. Anyone have a quickfix for this?

nerdgirl said:
I'm having the issue moving the vender.apk - root explorer won't let me mount as r/w. Anyone have a quickfix for this?
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One question, have you followed the steps?
"Prerequisites
Root your Kindle Fire"
before using Root Explorer?
Because if you've rooted it, then in root explorer, at the top should be a Mount R/w button you just press.

I AM rooted. I get the rw option and can actually change *some* directories to rw, but it won't allow me to change /system/apps. I have tried with terminal emulator as well, but get denied. WTF is going on?!?
I have superuser permissions set on root explorer and can write to most directories...
Help!

nerdgirl said:
I AM rooted. I get the rw option and can actually change *some* directories to rw, but it won't allow me to change /system/apps. I have tried with terminal emulator as well, but get denied. WTF is going on?!?
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Feeling the pain here as well...
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Aha... finally got it to work using the Jackpal terminal emulator and the instructions in this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19446504&postcount=66

Problems with kindle fire
Can you please help with kindle fire?
I did root it,then after that i did follow the step 1. Transfer the .apk files to your Kindle Fire via PC / Mac (remember where you put them)
2. Open Root Explorer App, and navigate to the transferred .apk files
3. Select the GoogleServiceFramework.apk and install
and then really it doesnt make sense all is written after that???
4. When complete, click "Done" and return to the file location for Vending.apk
5. Long-press Vending.apk and select the "Move" option on pop-up menu
Navigate to /system/app folder ( where is the move option on kindle fire? i triple check and doesnt exist)
6. Change mount option from RO to RW (read-only to read-write)
Paste Vending.apk into the /system/app folder
7. Long-press Vending.apk and select "Permissions" from pop-up menu
Change permissions to match all other apps in this folder (rw-r--r--)
8. Install Vending.apk
9. Reboot your Kindle Fire
I am stuck with the instructions please help.
Plus when i install the market after the framework i cant sign in on the market,no conection it says

To the above and anyone else having problems changing permissions with Root Explorer (I did, the button change to R/W did nothing at times) then try Super Manager, did the trick for me. Strangely once SM has changed permissions once in a session you can generally go back with Root Explorer and change any R/O -R/W you like.
Also "Move" comes up after a press of the file you wish to move.
Finally, I have a problem - I have installed vending.apk, permissions all ok etc. I can load and search the marketplace but when I try and download a file it hangs o waiting for download. This has happened on multiple apps and I've tried a couple of different vending files and a couple of installs. Any suggestions?
My only thought now is that since this is my first Android I don't currently have a device associated with my account. Any other thoughts?

I know I was half asleep the second time I installed market (after a system reinitialize) and ran the market installer but forgot to move it to /system/app and then compounded the mistake by leading the name be vending-1 instead of just vending. Only once I caught both mistakes and corrected them did market work properly. But it half worked until I fixed my mistakes. Perhaps you didn't copy to system like me or got permissions wrong?
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[Q] Download folder "empty"... Downloads unsuccessful

hey so I have two problems that im 100% sure are connected. One - anything I try to download (on stock browser, ICS Browser +, and Chrome) all fail even after numerous retries and clearing Download Manager / Downloads / Browsers data and rebooting.
Two - my sdcard/Download folder appears to be empty when using Astro and through a usb connection. Going to data/media/Download, I see all the contents of the folder, but sdcard/Download shows it as empty (false).
I'm on AOKP B28 and Franco M2
Any ideas? id love to be able to download things on my stupid phone again -______________________-
Edit: SOLUTION at post #14

I just got my galaxy nexus but from previous phones this is caused by not redoing permissions. Hope this helps. Rom Manager should help.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA

Fixed permissions. Download folder still showing up as empty. Downloads still unsuccessful.

Did you flash the sense 4.0 port by any chance?
That happened to me after I flashed that, couldn't see my pictures in gallery either.
To fix it I transferred all my sdcard contents to my computer, locked my bootloader and then unlocked it again and all was good!
Transferred everything back again then after.

nope havent flashed anything crazy but my custom rom and kernel

Well give that trick a go, it might sort everything out.

that method is basically a data wipe and would require me to reinstall the rom, kernel, restore all 300 apps and data ... every lengthy process .. without even a guarantee that it will fix the problem. but ill keep it in mind as a very last resort
anyone have any other suggestions?

It won't wipe rom and kernel, they will be fine but yes, unlocking it will wipe your apps.
It really is a last resort but in the thread for the sense port that is what the dev recommends.
Try everything you can before doing that obviously but I looked and that's all I could find that would work.
I'll keep an eye on this thread so if you find any way post it because I'm interested in finding out.

so any1 have a fix? i tried searching google and xda, found no solution or anything even close ...

Download an app called "Download All". Open it just once and close it, then try downloading the file again. I've had this problem before, and this seemed to have solved the problem for me. Let me know how it works out for you.
[EDIT]The direct link HERE[/EDIT]

Jesus christ people.
Settings > Apps > Download Manager > Clear Data.

Stadsport said:
Jesus christ people.
Settings > Apps > Download Manager > Clear Data.
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Read the OP.
DERRRRPPPP!!!!
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Dmw017 said:
hey so I have two problems that im 100% sure are connected. One - anything I try to download (on stock browser, ICS Browser +, and Chrome) all fail even after numerous retries and clearing Download Manager / Downloads / Browsers data and rebooting.
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Reading. An amazing tool.

Try Dolphin browser HD

Okay so.. I wish I would've taken a screenshot of the file before I deleted it but whatever I guess I'll just describe the entire scenario for anyone else who's having this problem and getting no answers (to the guy who said Dolphin Browser.... Really?.......).
So first of all, data/media/Download functioned 100% fine, sdcard/Download, however, was basically a hollow tomb. You couldn't place any new files into it or even access any of the old files because the folder would appear as empty. So after getting not much help from xda and getting fed up with being unable to download anything at all (you'd be surprised how many things you need to download on a daily basis), I decided to look around using Astro and Root Explorer... Now this is where it gets weird/interesting...
So, using Astro, I found nothing out of the ordinary. But going into Root Explorer, I found a file(not folder) called "download" which was 4.36mb, had permissions rw-rw-r I believe, and showed no content when using a text editor or opening as a zip file. At first I tried setting this files permissions to that of any other folder I had in /sdcard, thinking all my download problems were because the permissions were set wrong, but even after changing the permissions, I couldn't download anything off the Internet. So I go back to the file, again with Root Explorer (this file wouldn't even show up in Astro.. anywhere), and decide to rename it, thinking it's just causing problems (deliberately or accidently) to downloadxxxx.zip (it had no extension before, just strictly "download") but even after this my problems still persist. Lastly, I just decide to delete this weird file altogether and... Voila, I was able to copy a file into my Download folder again, I can download files off the Internet, and i can view/access the contents of the folder. So everything is back to normal, hurray. I'm just curious what the hell that 4.36mb file could have been and why was it messing with downloads even after being renamed (I figured, okay, if it had the same name as the folder, that might cause problems, but after a rename... It made no sense). My only thought now is that the file was a trojan, but I'm not a coder or massive software techy so I can't say for sure. Anyways, problem solved. Just goes to show, sometimes you gotta take matters into your own hands. Hope this will help someone in the near future. Cheers.

Dmw017 said:
Okay so.. I wish I would've taken a screenshot of the file before I deleted it but whatever I guess I'll just describe the entire scenario for anyone else who's having this problem and getting no answers (to the guy who said Dolphin Browser.... Really?.......).
So first of all, data/media/Download functioned 100% fine, sdcard/Download, however, was basically a hollow tomb. You couldn't place any new files into it or even access any of the old files because the folder would appear as empty. So after getting not much help from xda and getting fed up with being unable to download anything at all (you'd be surprised how many things you need to download on a daily basis), I decided to look around using Astro and Root Explorer... Now this is where it gets weird/interesting...
So, using Astro, I found nothing out of the ordinary. But going into Root Explorer, I found a file(not folder) called "download" which was 4.36mb, had permissions rw-rw-r I believe, and showed no content when using a text editor or opening as a zip file. At first I tried setting this files permissions to that of any other folder I had in /sdcard, thinking all my download problems were because the permissions were set wrong, but even after changing the permissions, I couldn't download anything off the Internet. So I go back to the file, again with Root Explorer (this file wouldn't even show up in Astro.. anywhere), and decide to rename it, thinking it's just causing problems (deliberately or accidently) to downloadxxxx.zip (it had no extension before, just strictly "download") but even after this my problems still persist. Lastly, I just decide to delete this weird file altogether and... Woala, I was able to copy a file into my Download folder again, I can download files off the Internet, and i can view/access the contents of the folder. So everything is back to normal, hurray. I'm just curious what the hell that 4.36mb file could have been and why was it messing with downloads even after being renamed (I figured, okay, if it had the same name as the folder, that might cause problems, but after a rename... It made no sense). My only thought now is that the file was a trojan, but I'm not a coder or massive software techy so I can't say for sure. Anyways, problem solved. Just goes to show, sometimes you gotta take matters into your own hands. Hope this will help someone in the near future. Cheers.
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Good job! This one is being saved as a mental note!
Also I don't want to be pedantic, OK I lie I do, but by woala I presume you meant voila as in the french word.
I dabbled in a bit of French in school.

only thing that worked for me was to lock and unlock the phone.(for some weird reason rom manager does not correct permission and gives an error). You will erase everything but at least you start fresh, eh?

Dmw017 said:
Okay so.. I wish I would've taken a screenshot of the file before I deleted it but whatever I guess I'll just describe the entire scenario for anyone else who's having this problem and getting no answers (to the guy who said Dolphin Browser.... Really?.......).
So first of all, data/media/Download functioned 100% fine, sdcard/Download, however, was basically a hollow tomb. You couldn't place any new files into it or even access any of the old files because the folder would appear as empty. So after getting not much help from xda and getting fed up with being unable to download anything at all (you'd be surprised how many things you need to download on a daily basis), I decided to look around using Astro and Root Explorer... Now this is where it gets weird/interesting...
So, using Astro, I found nothing out of the ordinary. But going into Root Explorer, I found a file(not folder) called "download" which was 4.36mb, had permissions rw-rw-r I believe, and showed no content when using a text editor or opening as a zip file. At first I tried setting this files permissions to that of any other folder I had in /sdcard, thinking all my download problems were because the permissions were set wrong, but even after changing the permissions, I couldn't download anything off the Internet. So I go back to the file, again with Root Explorer (this file wouldn't even show up in Astro.. anywhere), and decide to rename it, thinking it's just causing problems (deliberately or accidently) to downloadxxxx.zip (it had no extension before, just strictly "download") but even after this my problems still persist. Lastly, I just decide to delete this weird file altogether and... Voila, I was able to copy a file into my Download folder again, I can download files off the Internet, and i can view/access the contents of the folder. So everything is back to normal, hurray. I'm just curious what the hell that 4.36mb file could have been and why was it messing with downloads even after being renamed (I figured, okay, if it had the same name as the folder, that might cause problems, but after a rename... It made no sense). My only thought now is that the file was a trojan, but I'm not a coder or massive software techy so I can't say for sure. Anyways, problem solved. Just goes to show, sometimes you gotta take matters into your own hands. Hope this will help someone in the near future. Cheers.
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I am having the exact problem that you are and would love to try your fix... The only problem with that is I need to know where you found this file? I did a search using Root Explorer but didn't see any files called download, just a bunch of folders and databases with the "string" download somewhere in their name. Any help would be great but I am getting very close to just locking my phone again and starting over in hopes that this will do the trick.
Thanks

Zeki tbd753b is it possible to gaini root and google play

Long time lurker first time poster here.
I recently bought a Zeki 7" TBD753B. I would like to obtain root and install google play however I can only find firmware for other model numbers. Does anyone know if it exists? The only thing I can find on this tablet is a warning not to buy, however I have not experienced the wakeup bug stated in the only other thread mentioning this model and the device seems to work quiet well for the cheap price.
Im mostly looking to get adfree working being as ads do slow this device down.
Thanks ahead of time.

maddog46113 said:
Long time lurker first time poster here.
I recently bought a Zeki 7" TBD753B. I would like to obtain root and install google play however I can only find firmware for other model numbers. Does anyone know if it exists? The only thing I can find on this tablet is a warning not to buy, however I have not experienced the wakeup bug stated in the only other thread mentioning this model and the device seems to work quiet well for the cheap price.
Im mostly looking to get adfree working being as ads do slow this device down.
Thanks ahead of time.
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It also has screen bug on landscape on the top left corner, Portrait its on the top right.
If you use apps that utilize the whole screen ie.. nova launcher you will experience tapping those corner are hard.
ILITEK utility apps is a good apps to test it.
BTW its google ready if you need to install google play just find vending.apk for jelly bean and tap to install it.
If you want to root it PM me and Ill send you the signed update.zip to install root access.
For some reason I cant seem to attach update.zip here

maddog46113 said:
Long time lurker first time poster here.
I recently bought a Zeki 7" TBD753B. I would like to obtain root and install google play however I can only find firmware for other model numbers. Does anyone know if it exists? The only thing I can find on this tablet is a warning not to buy, however I have not experienced the wakeup bug stated in the only other thread mentioning this model and the device seems to work quiet well for the cheap price.
Im mostly looking to get adfree working being as ads do slow this device down.
Thanks ahead of time.
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manufactured by
Shenzhen Ployer Electronics Co., Ltd.
Address: Building 8, Yusheng Industrial Park, No.467 of 107 National Road, Gushu, Xixiang Town, Baoan District, Shenzhen, China, 518102.
get stripped firmware from their website. they make two models rock chip and allwinner.
Search XDA forums for Crystal Root zip.
Will install SuperUser and BusyBox on TBD753B. Confirmed working on my device FID: BN
That is the million dollar question. So far my answer is, you can't. First you'll need root access, I described that above. Put crystal zip on SD card, do not unzip file. Shut tablet down. Boot by holding volume down and power buttons. Should enter recovery, select update from EXT, select crystal file, then reboot now, you will see android updating message and then have superuser and busy box installed. That gets you about 50% there. I have tried to flash gapps without luck using the correct files. I believe the problem with this device to be the firmware. It's for ICS. I am thinking about rolling back OS to 4.0.3 and trying from there. The TBD782 is almost identical, thinking of trying a modded ROM I found in XDA forums. Basically that gets you to where I am. I believe the device is actually a momo9 variant/clone with allwinner a10 compatible chip. The manual I downloaded from above manufacturer (I can't post links yet) is identical to the TBD753B. You can also get a working version of livesuit from them. Hope any of that helps. I will report back when I have a working method.

Thanks for the replies. Please let me know when you figue something out.

kotows said:
manufactured by
Shenzhen Ployer Electronics Co., Ltd.
Address: Building 8, Yusheng Industrial Park, No.467 of 107 National Road, Gushu, Xixiang Town, Baoan District, Shenzhen, China, 518102.
get stripped firmware from their website. they make two models rock chip and allwinner.
Search XDA forums for Crystal Root zip.
Will install SuperUser and BusyBox on TBD753B. Confirmed working on my device FID: BN
That is the million dollar question. So far my answer is, you can't. First you'll need root access, I described that above. Put crystal zip on SD card, do not unzip file. Shut tablet down. Boot by holding volume down and power buttons. Should enter recovery, select update from EXT, select crystal file, then reboot now, you will see android updating message and then have superuser and busy box installed. That gets you about 50% there. I have tried to flash gapps without luck using the correct files. I believe the problem with this device to be the firmware. It's for ICS. I am thinking about rolling back OS to 4.0.3 and trying from there. The TBD782 is almost identical, thinking of trying a modded ROM I found in XDA forums. Basically that gets you to where I am. I believe the device is actually a momo9 variant/clone with allwinner a10 compatible chip. The manual I downloaded from above manufacturer (I can't post links yet) is identical to the TBD753B. You can also get a working version of livesuit from them. Hope any of that helps. I will report back when I have a working method.
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I'm confirming root technique. 100% working.

can't find crystal root zip
I tried a search for crystal root zip and could not find on the xda site but did find a link using google but am not sure it is legitimate. Where on the forum can I find the link so I know it is the correct file? Also I was able to install Google Play on the TB782B without using a custom Rom. I used Links2SD. I installed a copy of the play store apk and then converted it to system app using Links2SD, rebooted and then it worked fine. Without converting it to system app it would not work properly but once converted it worked fine. Maybe this will work with the newer model.
kotows said:
manufactured by
Shenzhen Ployer Electronics Co., Ltd.
Address: Building 8, Yusheng Industrial Park, No.467 of 107 National Road, Gushu, Xixiang Town, Baoan District, Shenzhen, China, 518102.
get stripped firmware from their website. they make two models rock chip and allwinner.
Search XDA forums for Crystal Root zip.
Will install SuperUser and BusyBox on TBD753B. Confirmed working on my device FID: BN
That is the million dollar question. So far my answer is, you can't. First you'll need root access, I described that above. Put crystal zip on SD card, do not unzip file. Shut tablet down. Boot by holding volume down and power buttons. Should enter recovery, select update from EXT, select crystal file, then reboot now, you will see android updating message and then have superuser and busy box installed. That gets you about 50% there. I have tried to flash gapps without luck using the correct files. I believe the problem with this device to be the firmware. It's for ICS. I am thinking about rolling back OS to 4.0.3 and trying from there. The TBD782 is almost identical, thinking of trying a modded ROM I found in XDA forums. Basically that gets you to where I am. I believe the device is actually a momo9 variant/clone with allwinner a10 compatible chip. The manual I downloaded from above manufacturer (I can't post links yet) is identical to the TBD753B. You can also get a working version of livesuit from them. Hope any of that helps. I will report back when I have a working method.
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Root for ZEKI TBD753B and TBDB763B
tengwer said:
I tried a search for crystal root zip and could not find on the xda site but did find a link using google but am not sure it is legitimate. Where on the forum can I find the link so I know it is the correct file? Also I was able to install Google Play on the TB782B without using a custom Rom. I used Links2SD. I installed a copy of the play store apk and then converted it to system app using Links2SD, rebooted and then it worked fine. Without converting it to system app it would not work properly but once converted it worked fine. Maybe this will work with the newer model.
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Finally I can upload
Attach here are
Root for the Jelly bean zeki
TBD753B
TBDB763B (with bluetooth)
I recieved the root from Zeki tech support
Build no 4.1.1 20121204
Root Flash with recovery Vol- and Power button
Copy the update zip into sd card
Insert the card into the tablet.
Hold vol - and press power button to go to recovery.
Release the vol- button once you enter recovery
navigate with vol button , and power to select
select apply update from ext
Select the update zip you copy earlier
once its done reboot
Vending for Google play store
the tablet is google ready you can install the vending.apk (aka google play store) just by simply tapping it without root. (wont survive factory reset)
Manual way to install google play with root (this will survive factory reset)
use file explorer/manager ie.. ES file explorer, Root file explorer etc
You can use any file manager that you want and
ITS A BASIC ANDROID KNOWLEDGE you need to mount the system folder into writable before copying or change permission
copy the vending apk into system/app and change permission into RW R R
and important REBOOT.
UPDATE
Due too many emails
let me try to explain as basic as possible
ZEKI tablet already has Google Services Framework installed you dont need to re-install it again.
If you install Google Play store by flashing Gapps zip make sure it doesnt include Google Services Framework APK on the zip files.
Otherwise you will encounter too many FC later on. Dont ask me about GApps.zip since i dont use those methods.
In order for you to access, copy or modify into/on system folder
you need to enable or mount the system folder as writable and your phone/tablet need to be rooted
You can use any file manager apps you want
ie.. ES File Explorer, Root Explorer, Astro File Manager or etc
Below is example for ES file explorer
Tap options
tap settings
Scroll down and select Root Settings
Put a Check mark for Root explorer and mount file system
You have to figure out with the file manager apps you use how to mount the File System as writtable
I dont know every single apps there
Try to GOOGLE it.

proper procedure
Thanks so much for the help! As for the update.zip can I do what I usually do and just go into settings/about tablet/system updates and update from there with the update file on the root of my sd card? And for the google apps I just copy it over to my tablet and just install after doing the update? Thanks again for your time.
hoodred said:
Finally I can upload
Attach here are
Root for the Jelly bean zeki
TBD753B
TBDB763B (with bluetooth)
I recieved the root from Zeki tech support
and vending.apk for Google play store
the tablet is google ready you can install the vending.apk (aka google play store) just by simply tapping it without root.
Manual way to install google play with root (this will survive factory reset)
use file explorer ie.. ES file explorer
copy the vending apk into system/app and change permission into RW R R
and important REBOOT.
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tengwer said:
Thanks so much for the help! As for the update.zip can I do what I usually do and just go into settings/about tablet/system updates and update from there with the update file on the root of my sd card? And for the google apps I just copy it over to my tablet and just install after doing the update? Thanks again for your time.
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I updated the instruction above.
Flash it with recovery

the vending is showing as a zip. not apk

zounduser said:
the vending is showing as a zip. not apk
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The vending files that i uploaded here is vending-jellybean.apk

See attached pic. The vending.apk is not being recognixed as a app. http://db.tt/fex3dCgO
Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2

zounduser said:
See attached pic. The vending.apk is not being recognixed as a app. http://db.tt/fex3dCgO
Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
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Limit your posting to one forum only,
Posting in multiple forums for the same question are confusing.
From the pictures it looks like you have corrupted files.
re-download it again the vending apk MD5 is 14BEBEC455594BD71C47B6F57164CA91.
and again I ask you What is your firmware.

hoodred said:
Limit your posting to one forum only,
Posting in multiple forums for the same question are confusing.
From the pictures it looks like you have corrupted files.
re-download it again the vending apk MD5 is 14BEBEC455594BD71C47B6F57164CA91.
and again I ask you What is your firmware.
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No need to get all headstrong. I posted in two places because theres two threads. I didnt create the threads. And i know all about this stuff man, my download isnt corrupt, i tried copying over a different vending.apk, and it looks the exact same. So, thats not the problem.
The firmware just says (Build number) ZEKI 4.1.1 20121213, I dont see any other firmware number anywhere?
I appreciate you uploading the files needed for this. I dont appreciate u telling me to limit my posts though. Lol. Theres 2 threads. :what: And i didnt ask the same question, or say the same thing in both threads.
Anyway, ill figure it out. Thanks again for the root, and google play.
Zound
Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2

zounduser said:
No need to get all headstrong. I posted in two places because theres two threads. I didnt create the threads. And i know all about this stuff man, my download isnt corrupt, i tried copying over a different vending.apk, and it looks the exact same. So, thats not the problem.
The firmware just says (Build number) ZEKI 4.1.1 20121213, I dont see any other firmware number anywhere?
I appreciate you uploading the files needed for this. I dont appreciate u telling me to limit my posts though. Lol. Theres 2 threads. :what: And i didnt ask the same question, or say the same thing in both threads.
Anyway, ill figure it out. Thanks again for the root, and google play.
Zound
Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
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Than Don't Ask.
You made mistake downloading yourself and posted same question for me in multiple forum.
"Google is your best friend."

Lol. I didnt make any mistake.
Anywho, i got it all hooked up now. Thanks again for this :thumbup:
Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2

Thanks, It worked!
hoodred said:
Finally I can upload
Attach here are
Root for the Jelly bean zeki
TBD753B
TBDB763B (with bluetooth)
I recieved the root from Zeki tech support
Build no 4.1.1 20121204
Root Flash with recovery Vol- and Power button
Copy the update zip into sd card
Insert the card into the tablet.
Hold vol - and press power button to go to recovery.
Release the vol- button once you enter recovery
navigate with vol button , and power to select
select apply update from ext
Select the update zip you copy earlier
once its done reboot
Vending for Google play store
the tablet is google ready you can install the vending.apk (aka google play store) just by simply tapping it without root. (wont survive factory reset)
Manual way to install google play with root (this will survive factory reset)
use file explorer/manager ie.. ES file explorer, Root file explorer etc
You can use any file manager that you want and
ITS A BASIC ANDROID KNOWLEDGE you need to mount the system folder into writable before copying or change permission
copy the vending apk into system/app and change permission into RW R R
and important REBOOT.
UPDATE
Due too many emails
let me try to explain as basic as possible
ZEKI tablet already has Google Services Framework installed you dont need to re-install it again.
If you install Google Play store by flashing Gapps zip make sure it doesnt include Google Services Framework APK on the zip files.
Otherwise you will encounter too many FC later on. Dont ask me about GApps.zip since i dont use those methods.
In order for you to access, copy or modify into/on system folder
you need to enable or mount the system folder as writable and your phone/tablet need to be rooted
You can use any file manager apps you want
ie.. ES File Explorer, Root Explorer, Astro File Manager or etc
Below is example for ES file explorer
Tap options
tap settings
Scroll down and select Root Settings
Put a Check mark for Root explorer and mount file system
You have to figure out with the file manager apps you use how to mount the File System as writtable
I dont know every single apps there
Try to GOOGLE it.
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This worked great, if your having problems with the permissions, see how another file in system/apps has it's permissions set, using root explorer click on another file name, then permissions..it will show you how to properly set it for the vending.apk.

friendlybiker said:
This worked great, if your having problems with the permissions, see how another file in system/apps has it's permissions set, using root explorer click on another file name, then permissions..it will show you how to properly set it for the vending.apk.
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Its es file explorer that was giving me problems. Ive never used it in the past, so.....i got rid of it, and used 4shared to swoop up rom toolbox. Got it on the first shot with rom toolbox.
My suggestion........use rom toolbox. It sets proper permissions for the user automatically.
Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2

Attaboy
5 minutes and done! Works perfectly. And yes I had been getting the FCs after GApps flash. Thanks so much.
hoodred said:
Finally I can upload
Attach here are
Root for the Jelly bean zeki
TBD753B
TBDB763B (with bluetooth)
I recieved the root from Zeki tech support
Build no 4.1.1 20121204
Root Flash with recovery Vol- and Power button
Copy the update zip into sd card
Insert the card into the tablet.
Hold vol - and press power button to go to recovery.
Release the vol- button once you enter recovery
navigate with vol button , and power to select
select apply update from ext
Select the update zip you copy earlier
once its done reboot
Vending for Google play store
the tablet is google ready you can install the vending.apk (aka google play store) just by simply tapping it without root. (wont survive factory reset)
Manual way to install google play with root (this will survive factory reset)
use file explorer/manager ie.. ES file explorer, Root file explorer etc
You can use any file manager that you want and
ITS A BASIC ANDROID KNOWLEDGE you need to mount the system folder into writable before copying or change permission
copy the vending apk into system/app and change permission into RW R R
and important REBOOT.
UPDATE
Due too many emails
let me try to explain as basic as possible
ZEKI tablet already has Google Services Framework installed you dont need to re-install it again.
If you install Google Play store by flashing Gapps zip make sure it doesnt include Google Services Framework APK on the zip files.
Otherwise you will encounter too many FC later on. Dont ask me about GApps.zip since i dont use those methods.
In order for you to access, copy or modify into/on system folder
you need to enable or mount the system folder as writable and your phone/tablet need to be rooted
You can use any file manager apps you want
ie.. ES File Explorer, Root Explorer, Astro File Manager or etc
Below is example for ES file explorer
Tap options
tap settings
Scroll down and select Root Settings
Put a Check mark for Root explorer and mount file system
You have to figure out with the file manager apps you use how to mount the File System as writtable
I dont know every single apps there
Try to GOOGLE it.
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Click to collapse

not working
I followed all instructions but I get a message "unfortunately, Google play store has stopped" after I setup my account

Any way to copy file when not rooted?

Hello all
Forgive me for any ignorance for any part of this, kinda still learning the Android stuff.
Basically I got a Tab Pro 8.4 for Xmas, an like a lot of it, but really don't care for the huge Weather widget, or how it's designed. But I do want to stay with a Accuweather version.
My first learning of Android came from a Stratosphere II phone I have, an I kinda like that weather widget. Plus I think it would be a little smaller.
To mention, I rooted that device as it was pretty easy, (an way out of warranty), but I have yet to root the 8.4 as seems to be more complicated and I kinda almost don't want to unless I really have too as I really don't want to trip the Knox.
Anyway, so my goal here was to try the Strat's weather widget in the 8.4, so I went into the system folder of the Strat, got all the files that had to do with anything of the weather widget, copied them to my PC, put them in the doc's folder of the 8.4, and then tried to copy them to same system folder, which I was able to view with Root Explorer, but when I went to paste them in, it told me I couldn't as the device was not rooted.
So is there any way I can get these files into there?
Thanks for any help.

To write or modify with '/' or '/system' files you will need root, really anything outside of the /mnt/sdcard directory(s) are mostly read only or 'locked' with permissions to a certain user (each "app" is a separate user).
Anyways I don't see why you would need to put the file there anyways as you should be able to just install it as a normal "User" application regardless where it was installed on the other device, all you need is the .apk file from the other device then install it on the 8.4, you will first need to enable "unknown Sources" in Settings.
(First on device that has the app you want - look in "/system/app/" ," /system/priv-app/" - there should be some files with a ".apk" extension find the one for the weather app /widget you want to use, and copy it to your pc, then copy the file to the tab 8.4, click on it in a file manager such as root explorer or the one that came with the tablet, it should prompt you to enable Unknown Sources under settings , enable the option, then proceed to install it - you shouldn't need any other files besides the apk )
If it doesn't work then the apk could be coded to a certain device (as some Samsung apps are) or just too old to run on kitkat.
See my screenshots for some basic example (the apk file will probably be called something else on the other device)

Thanks so much otyg, you are always such a great help.
So just to reply a few things . . . yes, the files were in the system/apps folder from the original device. Second, when I first got the 8.4, I went through all the settings menus, an found that thing on "Unknown Sources" an clicked it, kinda remember that from something I learned with the smartphone, so knew right off to check that. Guess the only reason am mentioning, is to mention that I have been using a few Explorer apps, but none have promoted me for what you mentioned, an am guessing as it was already checked(?).
So at the moment I have the files sitting in a documents folder of the 8.4, but now to ask on those . . . when I went into the app folder of the org device, there were several files that had the accuweather in them.
First on this point, there were three that had the apk ext, an those were, AccuweatherDaemon.apk, AccuweatherWidget_Main.apk and, AccuweatherWidget.apk.
Then to mention too, each one had a corresponding worded file with a .odex ext.
So not knowing much, I copied all six.
So don't know if you could answer this, but do you have any idea of which I should install, or should I install all of them? An again just to remind, what I am looking for here is the Widget from my org device, but I do want it to work. Then one more question on this point, is there anyway to uninstall these if any cause some kind of issue?
Lastly an just to mention, as I posted, I don't know much about the Android system, so just didn't know that a .apk file is basically a install file. KInda thought they were application execution files, which I think they are(?) . . . but they can be app install files a well? Sorry to ask such a knob question as well as so many others, but is how I will learn.
Again, thanks so much for the help.

WBFAir said:
Thanks so much otyg, you are always such a great help.
So just to reply a few things . . . yes, the files were in the system/apps folder from the original device. Second, when I first got the 8.4, I went through all the settings menus, an found that thing on "Unknown Sources" an clicked it, kinda remember that from something I learned with the smartphone, so knew right off to check that. Guess the only reason am mentioning, is to mention that I have been using a few Explorer apps, but none have promoted me for what you mentioned, an am guessing as it was already checked(?).
So at the moment I have the files sitting in a documents folder of the 8.4, but now to ask on those . . . when I went into the app folder of the org device, there were several files that had the accuweather in them.
First on this point, there were three that had the apk ext, an those were, AccuweatherDaemon.apk, AccuweatherWidget_Main.apk and, AccuweatherWidget.apk.
Then to mention too, each one had a corresponding worded file with a .odex ext.
So not knowing much, I copied all six.
So don't know if you could answer this, but do you have any idea of which I should install, or should I install all of them? An again just to remind, what I am looking for here is the Widget from my org device, but I do want it to work. Then one more question on this point, is there anyway to uninstall these if any cause some kind of issue?
Lastly an just to mention, as I posted, I don't know much about the Android system, so just didn't know that a .apk file is basically a install file. KInda thought they were application execution files, which I think they are(?) . . . but they can be app install files a well? Sorry to ask such a knob question as well as so many others, but is how I will learn.
Again, thanks so much for the help.
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Apk files used for installing apps like an exe file on windows or a dmg on mac, when you install something from the play store it is delivered as an APK file but it just happens "behind the scenes" so to speak, you are just bypassing the play store and directly installing the app but it's the same process...
When you install a app this is what happens in most cases.
1. The APK(s) gets stored in /data/app/<applicationname.apk> (this will get removed on uninstall.)
2. it creates a unique directory under /data/data/<applicationname> (this will get removed on uninstall)
3. it can create a directory under /mnt/sdcard/Android/data/<applicationname> (these files usually get left behind on uninstall but since it's on the user storage the user can remove them, it usually contains settings or cache files)
You don't need the .odex files, these are encrypted and probably wont work on other devices, it's basically the apk optimized for the device so it starts faster.
Just install the 3 apk's, the widget probably needs the main program for support and the daemon service probably runs in the background for updates ..etc, since you are installing them as a normal user it won't do much harm and you can always remove them if they do cause an issue, Applications are self contained and when you remove them the corresponding data folders are removed too (on the device) so it is unlikely to do any lasting damage.
To remove them go to Settings -> General -> Application Manager -> Downloaded and remove the apps from there . (if you don't see them swipe right until you see All )

Thanks so much for the reply an the education otyg
Did just as you suggested, deleted the odex files an tapped on the apk's to install, an don't know for why, but while it seemed to go as normal, in the end, I got a message saying they did not install, for all three.
Replaced the odex's back an that didn't seem to make a dif.
Perhaps it didn't work as could not install as device is not rooted?
Just to mention, I did have something with my Strat II device back a few months ago, where I placed another version of a accuweather widget in the systems/app folder, an it did show up.
At any rate, was a good try an thanks again for all the info.
Perhaps if I can get this device rooted, I can try again by just putting the apps in the folder.

[NST/G] Updating NookManager for FW 1.2.2

XDA member @jeff_kz released NookManager back in 2012 and many grateful people have used it to root their devices and make backups. It's still a great piece of software but a little dust has settled on it and the NST/G has moved on to FW 1.2.2 which NookManager can't handle in its default condition.
I have updated NookManager so that it will work with FW 1.2.2 and have also made a few other updates and changes, hopefully resulting in a slightly better experience. This update also works for FW 1.2.1 if you have some reason to retain it.
Changes in NookManager
Changes in apps
"Classic" version
-updated the old ReLaunch 1.3.8 to ReLaunchX 2.1.5 from F-Droid
-removed the defunct Amazon App Store
-added Opera Mini 7.6.40125
"Traditional" version
-removed ReLaunch 1.3.8
-removed defunct Amazon App Store
-added Opera Mini 7.6.40125
-added ADW Launcher 1.3.3.9
-added ES File Explorer 1.6.2.3
"Stealth" version
-updated the old ReLaunch 1.3.8 to ReLaunchX 2.1.5 from F-Droid (this is a temporary app which you will uninstall eventually)
-removed the defunct Amazon App Store
-added Opera Mini 7.6.40125
-added ES File Explorer 1.6.2.3
-added MIUI App Drawer 1.5.1
Changes in rooting process
-updates the file /system/etc/security/cacerts.bks with a more current version
-removes the three junk apps: Browser, Gallery, Music (they don't work)
Changes in function
"Disable B&N apps" has been reworked. In the original version this option essentially gutted /system/app but it did not address the residual B&N jar files which continue to stir up activity in the system and lower battery charge life. Meanwhile some standard Android stuff in /system/app was thrown out as well. Some of those files are needed for other things people might want to do. So I have scaled back the purge to only the B&N apps and jars. This option is for people who want to build their own interface and completely abandon the stock home, reader, library, dictionary, etc. Surprisingly the Quicknav button system survives this exorcism, although their target functions have been removed. They can be assigned other functions with NTMM.
The change is non-destructive as the apps and jars are simply moved into "disabled" folders. So if you get buyers remorse the option to "Enable B&N apps" moves everything back where it belongs and deletes the "disabled" folders.
Other changes
-replaced the patched 1.2.1 jars with patched 1.2.2 jars (required for Nook Touch Mod Manager app)
Note: for those with non-US firmware, the "simplest" route to a fully functioning NST/G is to flash US firmware (https://web.archive.org/web/20210821235751/https://sites.google.com/site/xcdguides/nook/nookregion) [alternate download: https://www.mediafire.com/file/tipfqtwevr5i90q/nook_region_changer.zip/file], at the setup screen attach your device to your PC via USB. Download the FW 1.2.2 update from B&N (https://su.barnesandnoble.com/nook/nook2/1.2.2/351e26527e80156183e74be2da2ce89f/nook_1_2_update.zip) and transfer it to your NST/G. Either eject the NST or just let it alone until it goes to sleep. During that time the update will take place. Although you may not want to purchase books from B&N, the shortest path to a stable, non-complaining device is to register fully updated firmware. For other options with non-US devices, including an unofficial 1.2.2 UK update, see here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/nst-g-dealing-with-non-us-aka-uk-devices-in-2021.4233411/
Getting it done!
Follow the directions in the original NookManager thread, substituting one of the three images I have provided below.
NookManager Classic (download) MD5: d3a90a8a473d635f93f3b7d2feb9b177
This is the closest to the original version, with an updated ReLaunchX (a combination launcher and file manager expressly made for e-ink readers) and the added Opera Mini. Note that ReLaunchX does not offer root access so any manipulation of files at the system level must be done via ADB or with yet another file manager app.
NookManager Traditional (download) MD5: 71722794f4186be7769b74f1d70ae194
This offers a more typical Android experience with a regular launcher and a separate file manager (with root access). Both ADW Launcher and ES File Explorer are less than ideal visually for the NST out-of-the-box. For that reason the zip includes basic configuration files for both apps as well as instructions for applying them.
NookManager Stealth (download) MD5: 23371cad76ec8b05a1e0c0b7c8754720
This combination is for the person who really is content with the B&N overlay but wants to run "just a few" apps occasionally. ReLaunchX is installed initially only to allow manipulation of apps while configuration is done. Then it is to be uninstalled. The MIUI App Drawer is only an app drawer, not a launcher. Nook Touch Mod Manager is used to assign the App Drawer to a hardware button press or long-press. ES File Explorer is also installed to allow easy file manipulation (and root access). To the casual observer, this configuration looks and behaves like a stock NST--until the secret button is pressed. The zip contains a configuration file for ES File Explorer as well as instructions for setting up the App Drawer.
I have tested these image files repeatedly on a device running registered FW 1.2.2.
If you would like to further customize NookManager to meet your personal requirements there are instructions for changing the app complement in post #2 below.
As always, Make A Backup before you try anything with your NookManager card.
"I don't need no stinkin' backup". Au contraire. No one has a device with hard-baked FW 1.2.2. If you have to go back....you'll end up back at 1.2.1 or 1.1.5 or.... If you have a non-US device it will be even worse. So a backup of non-rooted and registered FW 1.2.2 will save you time and trouble in the end. NookManager makes it so easy. Did you know that if you connect your NST/G to your PC via USB while NookManager is running, the invisible NookBackup partition becomes visible and you can copy any backups to your PC? I keep a few with notes so I can return to a working configuration if I mess things up (or just change my mind). Backup, Backup, Backup.
Tips:
1. Superuser is a small nuisance because it wants to tell you each time an app accesses root. You can stop this alert by going into its Settings and unchecking Notifications. You'll still get a first-time permission prompt, but not the "there s/he goes again" one. If SU is being a super pain and refuses to even open when you tap on the app icon, navigate to /data/data/com.noshufou.android.su/shared_prefs and delete the xml file inside. Then try accessing the app again. That generally frightens it into submission.
2. If you use the B&N system but don't use "Nook Community" you can stop this nagware from spitting out little notifications all the time. Using a file manager with root access, go to /system/app and locate NookCommunity.apk. Rename it NookCommunity.apk.bak. Voila! This doesn't seem to upset the rest of the B&N system at all.

Customizing NookManager
In the original NookManager, a few basic apps were installed. The idea was to keep things simple and let people decide afterwards if they wanted other things. I've tried to keep to that concept with the three packages in the first post but maybe you'd like a base root/install to always include app "x". How to achieve this?
Here's an example of how to make a customization:
Note: to make these changes you should use a good text editor like Notepad++. Windows users can probably get away with Notepad, but NOT Wordpad.
1. On your NookManager SD card copy the app you'd like to include to files/data/app.
2. Find the folder "scripts". Every app that is installed has a little file there, for example "install_opera_mini". Make a copy of the file and rename it so that it reads something like:
install_yourapp (substitute the name of the app you are going to install--no spaces)
Then edit the file, changing the name of the apk file in the first line to exactly match the filename of the apk file you have placed in files/data/app
Below that, edit the little completion phrase that displays on the screen that the app has been installed. You don't have to match text. It's just a message, so something like
echo "My App installed" (substitute the name of the app you are installing)
would be fine. Save the file.
3. Locate the file scripts/do_root and edit it to reflect whatever change you have made. You'll see the "install_x" files listed in there. Make a copy of any of these and rename it ("install_yourapp"--use the same name as in step 2). Order does not matter in the list so if you add something new, just keep the app install files together. Save the file.
Every app change can be handled in the same way.
An afterthought
Opera Mobile used to be my go-to Browser and it does still have some useful features which Opera Mini lacks. But for casual browsing with fewer errors, I now recommend Opera Mini. However, if you'd like to install Opera Mobile as well, the original app needs resigning to work with FW 1.2.2 for some reason. After installation you should make the changes needed for TLS 1.2 compliance. That doesn't mean it will access every site successfully. Some are simply too complex for it or the overall SSL compliance of the device and the app are just not up-to-date enough. I've attached a copy of the resigned app below. Easiest to just side-load it.

Hi,
There's a typo above. Please let me know if I am wrong about what the correct path should be:
nmyshkin said:
Cacerts.bks update...
...2. Copy whichever updated cacerts.bks file you choose from the two mentioned above into files/etc/security
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should be
...2. Copy whichever updated cacerts.bks file you choose from the two mentioned above into files/system/etc/security
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Click to collapse

gggirlgeek said:
Hi,
There's a typo above. Please let me know if I am wrong about what the correct path should be.
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Oops! Thanks for catching my mistake. I have made the correction in the instructions.

Mea culpa
When I put together the update package for NookManager I just assumed that the patched jars for FW 1.2.1 (android.policy.jar and services.jar) that were used to enable NookTouchModManager would be the same for FW 1.2.2. And, in fact, I've not had any issues yet.
But in tracking down an, as it now turns out, unrelated issue, I had cause to look more closely at the jars from the two firmwares. They are very close, but not identical. This made me a little nervous because I don't want to mess up peoples' devices
So, with guidance from @Renate NST I have patched the jars from FW 1.2.2. These can now be found at the attachment section of the first post in this thread.
The good news is that you can just "hot swap" these files:
Code:
adb push android.policy.jar /system/framework/
adb push services.jar /system/framework/
After I had done that I deleted the dalvik-cache files for the same two jars (found in /data/dalvik-cache near the end of the listings), and then completely shut down. Boot on powering up is alarmingly slow, but it does happen and then everything is back to normal.
As always, you might want to make a back-up first if doing this makes you a little nervous. Or, you could just ignore the whole thing. It may not matter.
Changes added to first post.

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Installing APKs
I am new to Nook rooting and customization and wanted to understand the process before I begin.
1. What are the different ways to install APKs into a rooted Nook? Since I saw a few APKs attached in the first post, do you copy to your device and run via nook manager?
2. After installing android market - I guess this is straight forward but I am assuming the market access could be challenging as the android market does not exist anymore and only play store exists. I am not sure about this.
3. If you install directly APK - any new updates to the app will be pushed via the app itself or a manual installation of the latest APK is the only way?
thanks
S

sany said:
I am new to Nook rooting and customization and wanted to understand the process before I begin.
1. What are the different ways to install APKs into a rooted Nook? Since I saw a few APKs attached in the first post, do you copy to your device and run via nook manager?
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Either copy the apk file via USB from your PC to the NST and install using a file manager or install from your PC via ADB. NookManager can install some few apps if you take the time to update the files as described in the first post, but not as a continuing process, more like a baseline of stuff to get you started.
2. After installing android market - I guess this is straight forward but I am assuming the market access could be challenging as the android market does not exist anymore and only play store exists. I am not sure about this.
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No Android Market and no PlayStore access as of 2017. Read in the first post. There was an alternative app (Yalp Store) for accessing the PlayStore,but the developer abandoned it and it no longer works.
3. If you install directly APK - any new updates to the app will be pushed via the app itself or a manual installation of the latest APK is the only way?
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Side-loading means you are on your own for updates. But seriously, updates to apps for Android 2.1?! Generally we want to avoid updates because they tend to break the functionality!

nmyshkin said:
Either copy the apk file via USB from your PC to the NST and install using a file manager or install from your PC via ADB. NookManager can install some few apps if you take the time to update the files as described in the first post, but not as a continuing process, more like a baseline of stuff to get you started.
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Thanks again for your information. I really appreciate.
Just a last question - I note that you are mentioning that I can install apps via file manager. Therefore, after nook manager is installed - I am assuming that there is a default file manager for me to use to install the other apps like Yalp store, ES file manager etc.,
Also I am assuming, I can save these apks anywhere in the device before installing it - not required to be saved in the root folder or anything like that?
S

sany said:
Thanks again for your information. I really appreciate.
Just a last question - I note that you are mentioning that I can install apps via file manager. Therefore, after nook manager is installed - I am assuming that there is a default file manager for me to use to install the other apps like Yalp store, ES file manager etc.,
Also I am assuming, I can save these apks anywhere in the device before installing it - not required to be saved in the root folder or anything like that?
S
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If you only update NookManager for the 1.2.2 firmware, then Relaunch will be installed by default as a sort of launcher/file manager. Supposedly it is possible to install apps from Relaunch although people have expressed some difficulty with this. I personally do not find Relaunch very helpful. That is one reason I provided an update that installs ES File Explorer and ADW Launcher instead. But it's your choice.
Apps that you wish to side-load can be copied onto the NST anywhere. Most people use an SD card (not the NookManager card, a clean one) for additional storage. On my SD card I have a folder called "Download". That's where I generally move apps to be side-loaded. The Yalp Store app also makes use of this folder to stage apps before installing them.

That's great! I will do a few further research to clarify a few more things and if I can't find the answer I will come back. I don't want to keep bugging you.
I will look for the thread again on how to update to 1.2.2 (you have already provided me the link to download the firmware)
I also need to go and read the thread on how to do a factory reset using hardware buttons.
You can already see I am nervous
thanks for your support.
cheers
S

Sorry I did not imagine I will come back to you nagging so very soon!
I prepared the SD card now from original post. I see that you have modified script to install all those apps you wanted like ES_file explorer, ADW launcher etc., Does this mean that I have to copy all those apk files into the NookManager>files>data>app folder. I am guessing if I don't do that during rooting, it might search for those apps and throw error?
Secondly, what am I supposed to do with that last attachment in your first post 'patched_1.2.2_jars_for_NM.zip '?
thanks
S

sany said:
Sorry I did not imagine I will come back to you nagging so very soon!
I prepared the SD card now from original post. I see that you have modified script to install all those apps you wanted like ES_file explorer, ADW launcher etc., Does this mean that I have to copy all those apk files into the NookManager>files>data>app folder. I am guessing if I don't do that during rooting, it might search for those apps and throw error?
Secondly, what am I supposed to do with that last attachment in your first post 'patched_1.2.2_jars_for_NM.zip '?
thanks
S
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At a minimum, assuming you have updated your firmware to 1.2.2, you need to make the updates to the NookManager card for that firmware. Otherwise the rooting procedure will not work. That includes substituting the patched 1.2.2 jars for the ones on the NookManager card which are for 1.2.1.
Anything else is optional. If you want, for example, ES File Explorer, installed with the rooting process then you need to add the modified files and place the apk file itself in NookManager>files>data>app. But only if you have made the modifications on the card for installing any other apps (or not installing ones, like the dead Amazon App Store).
OR, if all the fiddling with NookManager makes you nervous, just update the two files for the 1.2.2 FW and substitute the two jars. After rooting you can then add or subtract whatever apps you want.

nmyshkin said:
XDA member @jeff_kz released NookManager back in 2012 and many grateful people have used it to root their devices and make backups. It's still a great piece of software but a little dust has settled on it and the NST/G has moved on to FW 1.2.2 which NookManager can't handle in its default condition.
I've addressed a number of issues with NookManager in separate posts but I think it's time to pull it all together in one place and offer some suggestions not only for updating the software but also doing a little customization. The information on customization is partly available in the files of NookManager itself and also on the GitHub links given in the original posting, but it can be a little intimidating (it was to me at first) so I'll offer a few simple examples and files.
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I've got very little/no idea what I'm doing so I apologize in advance if my questions are facepalm worthy.
Everything seems fine with Nook Manager. It rooted, I've got backups from before I did the update and after in a couple of places. I deleted the correct apps and added the ones you suggested until I figure out my own preferences.
1. Where did Opera go? The apk is there &scripts are correct & iirc it had mentioned a successful install when I rooted it.
2. Similar situation as above with Yalp store.
3. What are some of the other apps on for? (ADB Konnect, Device Registrator, Nook Touch Mod, Superuser & TestCenterService)
I appreciate all of your help so far and hopefully I can get this ideally configured for me quickly so I stop being a bother.

PixieD said:
I've got very little/no idea what I'm doing so I apologize in advance if my questions are facepalm worthy.
Everything seems fine with Nook Manager. It rooted, I've got backups from before I did the update and after in a couple of places. I deleted the correct apps and added the ones you suggested until I figure out my own preferences.
1. Where did Opera go? The apk is there &scripts are correct & iirc it had mentioned a successful install when I rooted it.
2. Similar situation as above with Yalp store.
3. What are some of the other apps on for? (ADB Konnect, Device Registrator, Nook Touch Mod, Superuser & TestCenterService)
I appreciate all of your help so far and hopefully I can get this ideally configured for me quickly so I stop being a bother.
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What are you looking at which tells you Opera or Yalp Store are MIA? Did you install either ADW Launcher or ES File Explorer? Did you remember to put those apk files on the NookManager card?
ADB Konnect is for ADB over WiFi. Probably not your biggest concern right now. Nook Touch Mod allows you to reassign all hard and soft buttons to whatever you like (within reason). SuperUser is installed with root to give you control over what apps are allowed to access/change system files. Most of the rest will be B&N stuff.

nmyshkin said:
What are you looking at which tells you Opera or Yalp Store are MIA? Did you install either ADW Launcher or ES File Explorer? Did you remember to put those apk files on the NookManager card?
ADB Konnect is for ADB over WiFi. Probably not your biggest concern right now. Nook Touch Mod allows you to reassign all hard and soft buttons to whatever you like (within reason). SuperUser is installed with root to give you control over what apps are allowed to access/change system files. Most of the rest will be B&N stuff.
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I installed both ADW Launcher & ES File Explorer. Just checked the SD, both Opera & Yalp Manager apk files are there. I'm looking in the app drawer on ADW.
Thank you for the explanations!

PixieD said:
I installed both ADW Launcher & ES File Explorer. Just checked the SD, both Opera & Yalp Manager apk files are there. I'm looking in the app drawer on ADW.
Thank you for the explanations!
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Huh. In the app drawer of ADW there are three vertical dots at the upper right. The menu these open includes the App Manager. Check there and see if Opera or Yalp Store are listed. It's probably just as simple to copy the apk files from your PC to the SD card you are using for storage and use ES File Explorer to install (or reinstall) the files. I guess it's possible they could be corrupt.

Thanks to @nmyshkin for continuously supporting in helping me root and install apps.
Now time for conclusion: In my usage, I never gained any advantage for having this good tiny e-reader rooted against what is being projected. Mostly because of the power it has from years past. This device cannot handle anything other than just light pdf (not even all pdfs - thanks to low resolution) and epubs.
At least for me, it is not usable for browsing or any other normal tasks that you would do with an android phone or tablet. It is way too slow and tests my patience. Just wastes so much time. Another challenge was getting the right app. For example, Youversion bible works fine but the catch is it will only work with the old version which does not have many features like loading custom bibles. In effect I noticed, installing other pdf readers are also not making life easy - they just work on some, some while loading crashed....
All this caused me to go and do a factory reset to be back like the original e-reader as I was only able to only read epubs decently and there was no real world practical benefit for rooting.
Other major challenge with this e-reader was installing non-english fonts.
I am making this loud and clear for all those new ones that might plan on buying this e-reader expecting it to do more.

Trying to understand and make it happen (Top Hat Soaring)
Hey OP
I am grateful that you made this thread for us how still want to use the NOOK for good work.
I read the whole 52 pages and 515 posts of the first thread made by jeff_kz to try to understand why the NookManager would not work on my NOOK Simple Touch. And then I found this thread.
The non-updated version did not work and I have not yet rooted my NOOK ST with the updated version made by the OP. I plan to do it later today after I have made a backup with NookManager.
Update
The rooting did go well. And I am now able to run both Top Hat Soaring and XCSoar. Thank you very much.

Whew! And I still don't really know what Top Hat is or does. You've done a good job ferreting things out so far but I foresee an issue. Repartioning the sd card is what you needed to do but the info I read about Top Hat was written in 2016. Google cut off Android 2.1 access to the market back in 2017. So...unless there is a depository of updates, apps, whatever to download outside the PlayStore, your work will all be for nothing.
Is there?